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John Tower, Hingham Planter 1609–1702

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Planter in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 17 May 1609 · Hingham, Norfolk, England
Died 13 Feb 1702 · Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father Robert Tower
Mother Dorothy Damon
Spouse Margaret Ibrook (1620–1700)
Children Ibrook Tower

Researchers connected through John Planter 1609–1702

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Planter 1609–1702

Immediate Family

Biography

John Tower, Hingham Planter was born in 1609 in Hingham, Norfolk, England, the child of robert tower and dorothy damon. John Tower, Hingham Planter married margaret ibrook, and had children including ibrook tower. John Tower, Hingham Planter passed away in 1702 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1609
Birth of John Tower, Hingham Planter in Hingham, Norfolk, England
Birth
1702
Death of John Tower, Hingham Planter in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Planter

This ancestor line traces from Weeton, Yorhshire, England, United Kingdom (1586) to Hingham, Norfolk, England (1609) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Planter (1609–1702) was born in Hingham, Norfolk, England and died in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Planter's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Tower, Hingham Planter PTP
1609–1702
Hingham, Norfolk, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Planter's Descendants

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John Tower, Hingham Planter PTP 1609–1702 m. Margaret Ibrook PTP 1620–1700